diff --git a/scripts/startup/bl_operators/object.py b/scripts/startup/bl_operators/object.py
index 335ca95a96c..1d02d0b653c 100644
--- a/scripts/startup/bl_operators/object.py
+++ b/scripts/startup/bl_operators/object.py
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ class SelectPattern(Operator):
     bl_idname = "object.select_pattern"
     bl_label = "Select Pattern"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
+    bl_property = "pattern"
 
     pattern: StringProperty(
         name="Pattern",